Khaleef Chiles was a contestant on Season 1 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Khaleef's audition was not televised, but he auditioned in Los Angeles.
Hollywood Round[]
Khaleef was shown in a group with R.J Helton visibly forgetting his lyrics. Despite this, every member of his group, including him, advanced. He was also shown in the final part of Hollywood Round singing "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees. He managed to make the Top 30.
Top 30[]
Khaleef sang "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder. He did not receive enough votes to make the Top 10, eliminating him from the competition.
| Season 1 |
| Finalists |
| Kelly Clarkson · Justin Guarini · Nikki McKibbin · Tamyra Gray · R.J. Helton · Christina Christian · Ryan Starr · A.J. Gil · Jim Verraros · EJay Day |
| Semifinalists |
| Christopher Aaron · Kelli Glover · Alexis Lopez · Angela Peel · Chris Badano · Khaleef Chiles · Kristin Holt · Tanesha Ross · Melanie Sanders · Mark Scott · Alexandra Bachelier · Jamar · Jazmin Lowery · Gil Sinuet · Tenia Taylor · Natalie Burge · Rodesia Eaves · Brad Estrin · Adriel Herrera · Justinn Waddell |